Hot compress for hydrocele

Hydrocele can only form on the male scrotum, because during the male infant period, as the testicles grow and develop, the peritoneum will enter the testicles to form the tunica vaginalis. The two layers of the tunica vaginalis of normal men should be tightly connected to each other. If there is a gap between the tunica vaginalis, it is easy to form hydrocele. If the hydrocele develops to a serious degree, it will cause infertility problems, so how should hydrocele be treated?

It is recommended to use Chinese medicine for conditioning. Hydrocele refers to the accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis cavity exceeding the normal amount and forming a cyst. Treatment methods include:

1. Puncture and fluid extraction

The hydrocele of a newborn usually disappears by itself before the age of two, so there is no need to rush to treat it. If it still does not disappear after the age of two, puncture and fluid extraction should be performed. This method is not suitable for adults, as adults will grow back to normal in a short time after the fluid is extracted.

2. Injection therapy

After the fluid is drawn, irritating drugs such as silicene and sodium morrhuate are injected into the vaginal cavity to cause inflammatory adhesions and eliminate the vaginal cavity. This method has a large reaction, incomplete adhesions, and forms multilocular hydrocele, so it is rarely used at present.

3. Surgical treatment

Congenital hydrocele cannot be treated with the above two methods. It is not necessary to treat it within 3 years old. If it still does not heal itself after 3 years old, surgical treatment is the main treatment. The purpose of the surgery is to perform a high ligation of the hernia neck at the internal ring to block the downward flow of ascites.

How to care after hydrocele surgery

1. Avoid getting the surgical site wet within seven days after hydrocele reversal surgery.

2. Ensure the surgical site is clean to prevent wound infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, wipe it with sterile saline.

3. After the operation, you can apply pressure bandage or ice pack to the local wound, but the pressure should not be too high to avoid damaging the penis. If bleeding and severe hematoma occur after the operation, you should go to the hospital for follow-up immediately.

4. After the operation, you should rest in a quiet and comfortable environment. It is best to rest in bed in a semi-recumbent position (with the pillow raised).

5. There will be some pain in the wound on the day of surgery, but it will gradually subside with the passage of time. Patients should not rush to take painkillers, because aspirin-like drugs will aggravate bleeding from the wound.

6. Avoid eating spicy foods such as chili peppers.

7. Strictly follow the doctor’s instructions on taking medication and going for follow-up visits.

The above content is the detailed introduction made by experts on the question of whether hot compress should be applied to hydrocele. Patients cannot blindly treat their own diseases. They should adopt reasonable treatment methods according to the above suggestions, which will be beneficial to their recovery.